Tips to Avoiding Higher Food Prices

8 ways to stretch your grocery budget during the worst drought in 50 years

En español | Get ready: This summer's terrible heat and the worst drought in nearly 50 years are likely to strain your food budget. "We're looking at grocery prices to go up 3 to 4 percent" in 2013, says Richard Volpe, a Department of Agriculture economist. That's about a percentage point faster than normal, and on certain foods, the jump will be bigger. … Back to Article

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